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Origins of the Brann surname

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About the Branns

We have a total number of 3766 records for people with the last name Brann.

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Where do most Branns live?

In 1921, most Branns lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Branns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,490 records for the Brann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1843.

Who were Branns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Branns.

What are the most common Brann first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Branns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Branns in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Domestic Servant

8

General Servant Domestic

8

General Servant

7

Laundress

7

Common Male occupations for Branns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

45

Farm Labourer

15

General Labourer

13

General Farmers

12

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

10

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